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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in kenya - The Untold Story

  • Protests erupted in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday as a nationwide public transport strike began in response to record-high fuel prices.
  • The strike left commuters stranded, led to a deserted city center, and prompted most schools to switch to online learning.
  • Kenya's fuel prices reached an unprecedented high on Friday, with diesel increasing by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%.
  • The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry warned that the price hikes would impact all commodities and services, attributing a significant portion of the increase to domestic cost buildup.
  • President William Ruto has not yet commented on the new prices, while a former deputy president blamed corrupt businesspeople for the sharp rise.

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